Tag: bandits
NAF airstrikes kill bandits in Zamfara
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) says its Air Component of Operation Fansan Yamma neutralised scores of bandits at Babban Kauye village in Tsafe Local...
Bandits kill 3, kidnap 2 farmers in Niger State
Bandits have killed three persons and abducted two rice farmers in the Mariga Local Government Area of Niger State.
It was gathered that the incident...
Ribadu: Security operatives supplying arms to bandits, terrorists
The National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, says security operatives supply arms belonging to the government to terrorists and bandits in the country.
Ribadu said...
Police arrest monarch serving as bandits’ informant
The operatives of the Katsina State Police Command have arrested Usamatu Adamu, the Village Head of Unguwan Tambai, Runka, in the Safana Local Government...
Bandits kill 9 security guards in Zamfara
Bandits have killed nine operatives of the Community Protection Guards (CPG), a state-owned security outfit, in Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State.
The incident...
Bandits kill one, abduct Kebbi district head, others
Bandits have killed one person and abducted Isah Daya, the district head of Kanya in the Danko/Wasagu Local Government Area of Kebbi State.
It was...
Worshippers flee as bandits attack Katsina mosques
Gunshots rented the atmosphere while worshippers scampered for safety following bandit attacks on multiple mosques at Dan-Ali in Danmusa Local Government Area of Katsina...
NSCDC dismisses officer for collaborating with bandits
The Zamfara State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC) has dismissed an officer, ASCII Maikano Sarkin-Tasha, for alleged collaboration with...
Bandits kidnap travellers on Zamfara expressway
Bandits have abducted a yet-to-be-ascertained number of travellers on the Gusau–Funtua expressway in Zamfara State.
It was gathered that the travellers were abducted after the...
Bandits kidnap 22 in Kaduna
Bandits have abducted 22 residents of Mani in Rido ward in the Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
It was gathered that the victims,...
